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    Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    It's been a weird week.

    The Boyd stuff must be a distraction - I am sure the Dahl 'thing' is getting a fair run amongst the players...

    Does anyone think we can win?

    (p.s. Oddly enough, our loss to Geelong back in 2016 - the night of the 'injuries' - was also the night I thought we might actually be able to win the whole thing...and we STILL lost. That joint just feels like a graveyard for us...)

    (p.p.s. That ground is also where Cam McCarthy kicked a goal after the siren to beat Vic Country so I will forever remember it fondly!).
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    One thing Geelong has going for it is a very tight defence and we are ranked 2nd in inside 50s. This will be a pretty good battle and we need to make the most of opportunities. Funnily enough Geelong are ranked 13th for inside 50s, but number one for goals, so they are very efficient.

    The midfield battle as usual will help determine the winner. The last two games we have averaged 95 points, and we need to continue kicking goals.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    I don't think we can win, but I think we can be competitive and keep it within a few goals.

    I just think their defence is too well organised for our lack of forward structure. I hope we send Bont forward for most of the night to keep the likes of Stewart and Taylor accountable and back in Libba, Dunkley and co to win enough contested ball to get it down there.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    I honestly think we have a chance. We beat them last year. Yes it is much harder down there but if we play to our best we can beat any team.

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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    I know it's Geelong. And I know it's down there. And I know it's *us* ... but I've got the same curious vibe I felt prior to the Tigers game.

    Yes all very scientific.

    After an emotional week I think we might just pip them in a close, gruelling, heart-stopping affair.

    Or we'll honour tradition and get pantsed again.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket Science View Post
    I know it's Geelong. And I know it's down there. And I know it's *us* ... but I've got the same curious vibe I felt prior to the Tigers game.

    Yes all very scientific.

    After an emotional week I think we might just pip them in a close, gruelling, heart-stopping affair.

    Or we'll honour tradition and get pantsed again.
    When you picked us against the Tigers, I thought, wow, each week he went against us. So, I knew we were going to win. Let's do it again.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    They have the best defensive structures in the league, especially down there. We may struggle to reach 40 points - just have to keep them to 1 point less.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Yes we can providing we are around the mark at the 10 minute mark of the 3rd quarter
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Was down there in 2017, we should’ve won that night.

    Hawkins with Roberts worries me, but who knows. Expecting a good fight from us
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    I think we can. North really should have gotten close to it last weekend(but kept missing shots late) and we are playing well atm.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Without a doubt! Who thinks we can't beat them?
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    I think today’s happenings will enspire us to win.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Yep really confident as the boys will come out for Bevo and Boyd this weekend
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    Looking forward - Naughton, Darcy and JUH. It will be the envy of everyone.

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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Will be a tough game but you know what footy today any game you are a chance and who knows we could give them a shock tomorrow.
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    Re: Does anyone think we can beat Geelong?

    Geelong are very gettable for a top of the table side, we're a chance
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